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Obituary for WALDO


Published in the Albuquerque Journal on Friday April 05, 2013

WALDO, CLARENCE RANDALL "RANDY" CAPTAIN USAF, RETIRED Born January 13, 1947, in Long Beach, CA passed away April 1, 2013 in Albuquerque, NM. Randy served in the Air Force for 24 years, enlisting as an airman and reaching the rank of Captain prior to retirement in 1990. While in the Air Force he obtained a B.A. and Masters in Engineering and served in Vietnam. He worked in multiple fields after his Air Force career. A lifetime member of Optimist International, Randy began his affiliation in Jr. High and remained a member until his passing. He devotedly served multiple terms as President of the Albuquerque Sunport Optimist Club, as well as, Lt. Governor and Governor for the New Mexico/West Texas District. He enjoyed traveling, photography, golf, cars, cigars, and dining out with friends and family. He was a lifetime NRA member and instructor. Randy was happily married to the girl next door, Jeanette Davis, for 44 years. He is survived by his wife, and their children and spouses, Kim (Dave) Dalton, Paul (Danyetta) Waldo, Katharine (Mauricio) Rebolledo, and Patty Waldo; grandchildren, Randy, Antonio, Christina, and Phabian; grand-pet, Oso; and his siblings, Don, Paula, and Jaunell. Despite repeated bouts with cancer and other serious ailments, his positive and resilient spirit inspired others and will be remembered by all. A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, April 6, 2013, 2:00 p.m. at FRENCH - Lomas. Interment will follow at Santa Fe National Cemetery in Santa Fe, Monday, April 8, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to support the youth of the community may be made to the Sunport Optimist Club, 1531 Espejo St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87112. Please visit our online guest book for Randy at www.FrenchFunerals.com FRENCH - Lomas 10500 Lomas Blvd NE 505-275-3500